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A market leader in the electrical distribution industry is currently looking for a confident Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join their team in Newmarket. This is an excellent opportunity to join a distribution group with an impressive annual turnover exceeding £1.7 billion, who currently employ over 4,000 people across the UK. The business pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller, your responsibilities will include:
- Actively monitoring and collecting payments by contacting customers over the phone
- Building rapport with regular clients
- Maximising cash collection and minimising bad debts within areas of responsibility
- Allocating payments to the correct invoices and liaising with other departments on receivable issues, disputes, claims, etc.
- Keeping the customer records electronically up to date, reconciled & accurate
- Liaising with managers within the branch network
RewardsIn this credit control role, you will receive:
- A starting salary of £29,100
- An uncapped annual bonus
- Training and on-going development
- Optional membership of the excellent company pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Friendly, collaborative team and office environment
- Free on-site parking
- Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch
RequirementsTo be successful in this position, you should be:
- An excellent communicator and relationship-builder who enjoys speaking with people over the phone
- A confident and hardworking team player
- Numerically-minded and organised
- Previous credit control, account management or finance experience is preferable but attitude and personality is also important
Do you think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more.
